S.Res. 559 · 118th Congress · Senate

A resolution recognizing the actions of the Rapid Support Forces and allied militia in the Darfur region of Sudan against non-Arab ethnic communities as acts of genocide.

Active· Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced
Feb 12, 24
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This resolution condemns atrocities being committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias against the Masalit people and other non-Arab ethnic groups in the Darfur region of Sudan.  

The resolution also (1) calls for an immediate end to all violence in Sudan; (2) urges the United States to take immediate action along with the international community to protect civilians in Sudan; and (3) supports international criminal investigations to hold the RSF and allied militias accountable for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. 

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 12, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. FEB 12, 2024IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Committees

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Feb 12, 2024

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